looking for another collie

[GaryP]

The breeders I gave you were from the collie club website that Bill mentioned.

[Bill S]

Richard,

"Backyard breeders" are defined as people who just throw 2 dogs together, regardless of faults, pedigree, etc. The sire and dam aren't checked for typical problems like hip displasia. The sire and dam should have OFA/CERF certifications. There are many, many breeders who have very small operations - they only have a few dogs that they show/keep. They are just fine. People who breed show dogs generally have what they call "pet quality" puppies for sale. There's nothing wrong with these dogs - they have minor faults that you would never see - and aren't anywhere near as "bad" as those from backyard breeders. The also offer guarantees. They typically don't charge any or much more than a typical backyard breeder. Oh, and "AKC papers" don't mean the puppy is a good puppy.

[hobogato]

may have found a companion for our zoe - meeting him tomorrow.

here's our girl today - she's such a camera ham

[TheOtherGuy]

Dohhhh! Silly me. Yes I remember now.